Patents by Inventor Tracy Tolar
Tracy Tolar has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 6419197Abstract: A keyboard support system attaches to an edge of a work surface. The work surface includes a working surface and an underside. The keyboard support system includes a keyboard platform configured for supporting a keyboard. A U-shaped mounting bracket includes a top wall having a lower surface, a monolithic bottom wall and a middle wall interconnecting the top wall and the bottom wall. The bottom wall has an upper surface and a lower surface with a pair of integral, opposing guide rails projecting therefrom. Each guide rail has a length oriented substantially parallel to the bottom wall. The middle wall is configured to both resiliently bias the lower surface of the top wall against the working surface of the work surface and resiliently bias the upper surface of the bottom wall against the underside of the work surface, thereby clamping the work surface between the top wall and the bottom wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2001Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Curtis G. Berndt, Edward J. Keil, Phillip McCoy, Tracy Tolar
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Patent number: 6382577Abstract: A support device for a computer monitor or the like having a support platform and an arm connected to the platform and adapted for attachment to a base structure. Positioning of the support platform is secured by frictional engagement of coil springs on surfaces. Release mechanisms may be activated to change diameters of the coil springs, unsecuring the engagement of the springs against the surfaces. Varying spring constants allows progressive release of more than one spring.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1999Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventors: Phillip McCoy, Donald E. DeWitt, Edward J. Keil, Tracy Tolar
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Publication number: 20010028023Abstract: A keyboard support system attaches to an edge of a work surface. The work surface includes a working surface and an underside. The keyboard support system includes a keyboard platform configured for supporting a keyboard. A U-shaped mounting bracket includes a top wall having a lower surface, a monolithic bottom wall and a middle wall interconnecting the top wall and the bottom wall. The bottom wall has an upper surface and a lower surface with a pair of integral, opposing guide rails projecting therefrom. Each guide rail has a length oriented substantially parallel to the bottom wall. The middle wall is configured to both resiliently bias the lower surface of the top wall against the working surface of the work surface and resiliently bias the upper surface of the bottom wall against the underside of the work surface, thereby clamping the work surface between the top wall and the bottom wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2001Publication date: October 11, 2001Applicant: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Curtis G. Berndt, Edward J. Keil, Phillip McCoy, Tracy Tolar
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Patent number: 6296215Abstract: An adjustable keyboard support device having a keyboard support platform and an arm connected to the platform and adapted for attachment to a base unit. Positioning of the keyboard support platform is secured by frictional engagement of coil springs on cylindrical surfaces. Release mechanisms may be activated to change diameters of the coil springs, unsecuring the engagement of the springs against the surface. Varying spring constants allows progressive release of more than one spring. An adjustable peripheral device support platform is attached to the keyboard support platform. A wrist support is provided at the front of the keyboard support platform, and includes a rack and pinion adjustment of the height of the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1999Date of Patent: October 2, 2001Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventors: Phillip McCoy, Donald E. DeWitt, Edward J. Keil, Tracy Tolar
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Patent number: 6293508Abstract: A keyboard support system attaches to an edge of a work surface. The work surface includes a working surface and an underside. The keyboard support system includes a keyboard platform configured for supporting a keyboard. A U-shaped mounting bracket includes a top wall having a lower surface, a monolithic bottom wall and a middle wall interconnecting the top wall and the bottom wall. The bottom wall has an upper surface and a lower surface with a pair of integral, opposing guide rails projecting therefrom. Each guide rail has a length oriented substantially parallel to the bottom wall. The middle wall is configured to both resiliently bias the lower surface of the top wall against the working surface of the work surface and resiliently bias the upper surface of the bottom wall against the underside of the work surface, thereby clamping the work surface between the top wall and the bottom wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2000Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLC.Inventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Curtis G. Berndt, Edward J. Keil, Phillip McCoy, Tracy Tolar
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Patent number: 6079680Abstract: A keyboard support system attaches to an edge of a work surface. The work surface includes a working surface and an underside. The keyboard support system includes a keyboard platform configured for supporting a keyboard. A U-shaped mounting bracket includes a top wall having a lower surface, a monolithic bottom wall and a middle wall interconnecting the top wall and the bottom wall. The bottom wall has an upper surface and a lower surface with a pair of integral, opposing guide rails projecting therefrom. Each guide rail has a length oriented substantially parallel to the bottom wall. The middle wall is configured to both resiliently bias the lower surface of the top wall against the working surface of the work surface and resiliently bias the upper surface of the bottom wall against the underside of the work surface, thereby clamping the work surface between the top wall and the bottom wall.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1999Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignee: Group Dekko Services, LLCInventors: Walter T. Kochanski, Curtis G. Berndt, Edward J. Keil, Phillip McCoy, Tracy Tolar